Hobbying funds

[bbug]

I have a decent amount of available hobbying $$$, however I have a problem of freeing up more money (moving to different account without SO's knowledge). I would love to be able to move over more of my $$$ to play with, but I'm not sure how and would love suggestions.

How do you all with SO's set aside $$$ without your SO's knowledge?

[feetnstuff187]

I handled all of the bills and other expenses. She hadn't seen the credit cards or bank accounts for about 2 years. Now that she's passed away it's no longer a problem.

[pyramider]

Originally Posted by bbug

I have a decent amount of available hobbying $$$, however I have a problem of freeing up more money (moving to different account without SO's knowledge). I would love to be able to move over more of my $$$ to play with, but I'm not sure how and would love suggestions.

How do you all with SO's set aside $$$ without your SO's knowledge?

Just be honest and tell the wife that you are taking money to fuck someone else.

[Unique_Carpenter]

What's an SO?

Have your pay direct deposited to more than one bank account.

[Ed Highlight]

Originally Posted by pyramider

Just be honest and tell the wife that you are taking money to fuck someone else.

I just tell my wife I have a date with a 25 year old swimsuit model - she laughs, I laugh - no problem.

[1blackman1]

I really don't understand guys that don't have their own accounts. That's befuddling.

[georgehentson]

SO = significant other

Some things I do:
At the grocery store I'll get some cash back and set it aside
If I receive any kind of rebate check I'll set the case aside
I'm in a football pool, if I win money I'll set it aside
If I take something back to a store for a refund, I'll set the money aside
You get the idea

[ICU 812]

There are great suggestions here. Some apply to me. The cash-back or refund type of options are mostly good for $50 or less at any one time and must be accumulated as a hobby reserve.

However, I get the impression that the OP is thinking about diverting hundreds or thousands from his known income stream on a regular basis.

The recommendation to split a direct transfer sounds best for that, Look for a change in compensation level (UP—right?) and have the account already set up. Use a different banking system to avoid awkward incidents.

The goal is to divert the funds before they even appear in your known account.

[joesmo888]

get cash back when you go grocery shopping or gas station, etc etc. $50 here and there will add up. she has no way of knowing unless she sees the receipt

[ck1942]

Both you and your s.o. should have separate credit.

And, assuming both of you are employed, separate bank accounts, with, perhaps a joint account for common household expenses such as rent, mortgage, etc.

Thus you can divert some cash to the hobby.

Caution! This a hobby not a full time exercise. Budget accordingly!

Happy hobbying!

[Cinyougood]

Originally Posted by georgehentson

SO = significant other

Some things I do:
At the grocery store I'll get some cash back and set it aside
If I receive any kind of rebate check I'll set the case aside
I'm in a football pool, if I win money I'll set it aside
If I take something back to a store for a refund, I'll set the money aside
You get the idea

Fully agree with this statement.

[finman56]

I have a small inheritance from my mother, that produces decent returns. I withdraw money from that for my play money. My wife knows about it but not how much is in it!

[dj8rocks]

No SO, no need to hide play money, I like it that way. Play as much and as often as I like 😁

[Brooke Wilde]

Originally Posted by Ed Highlight

I just tell my wife I have a date with a 25 year old swimsuit model - she laughs, I laugh - no problem.

That's funny!!!!

[Red-Hat-Magic]

Honey, can I have $25? What are you going to do? Go find a hooker. You're funny, hookers cost $500, here's a $100 tell the boys hi for me and have a good time.